Quality Inspector - Supply Chain Avionics (Remote) - California jobs in United States
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SpaceX · 19 hours ago

Quality Inspector - Supply Chain Avionics (Remote) - California

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. They are seeking a Quality Inspector for their Supply Chain Avionics team, responsible for performing inspections on manufactured parts and ensuring compliance with quality standards while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
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Responsibilities

Travel up to 75% of the time to perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies at supplier sites and within incoming inspection areas
Select and utilize standard gauges to ensure quality
Inspect feature tolerances by selecting the tool with the required accuracy
Perform complex inspections on purchased mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials
Resolve nonconformance and documentation issues, support Quality Management System policies and procedure documentation, assess compliance to company and industry standards, initiate and lead continual improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Support the development of inspection plans at suppliers
Support supplier corrective action process, including verifying corrective action implementation
Provide support to both internal and external stakeholders on SpaceX requirements and inspection processes
Collaborate with teams, lead projects, and drive continuous improvement of processes both internally and at our suppliers

Qualification

Metrological inspectionAvionics inspectionEngineering drawings interpretationLean manufacturing principlesMicrosoft ExcelProject leadershipDocumentation skillsCollaboration

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of receiving, precision, or metrological inspection experience
Ability to lift 30 lbs. unassisted
Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Open to working all required shift hours, including overtime, and weekends, as needed
Willing to travel – up to 75%
Frequent travel to suppliers around California required, valid driver's license mandatory

Preferred

1+ years of experience leading a project and/or team
Experience detecting design, documentation, and drawing flaws
Experience as an avionics inspector for electro-mechanical components and assemblies such as wire harnesses and PCB/PCBAs
Experience inspecting composite components and documentation
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications using ASME Y14.5
Lean manufacturing principles such as FIFO, 5S, material flow, etc
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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